neuro-

1. a combining form meaning “nerve,” “nerves,” “nervous system,” used in the formation of compound words:

   neurology.

neuro-

combining_form

1. indicating a nerve or the nervous system

   neuroblast

   neurology

Word History and Origins

Origin of neuro-¹

< Greek neuro-, combining form of neûron; akin to Latin nervus

Word History and Origins

Origin of neuro-¹

from Greek neuron nerve; related to Latin nervus